Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” A Different Kind of Store Credit: A bookstore employee reportedly put the “rowr” in the Princeton University Tigers, police say, by cavorting with an accused prostitute after-hours in the on-campus shop. Eric Everett, 23, of Bordentown, a U-Store employee for several years, allegedly hired Brittany Smith, 20, of Keyport, through Craigslist. The two hit the books in the back of …

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” ATM Fee Avenger: An ATM fee cost Morristown’s Craig Nichols $5, a boatload of snack food, his freedom, his leg mobility and probably a sizable chunk of his dignity. But, hey, no bail charge — that’s a plus! Morristown Police say Nichols, 37, took up a one-man protest against a $5 ATM fee at a local 7-Eleven by deducting the amount from his junk food bill. Let’s just say it went …

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” <Insert Mike Tyson Joke Here>: It’s all fun and games until someone’s ear gets bitten off. “Play fighting” — among adults, mind you — cost Matthew DeAugistinis, 25, of Bloomingdale, part of his ear when a roll on the floor with Wayne’s Michael Mccroy, 22, went too far. DeAugistinis presumably didn’t hear entreaties to stop the fight. Shocker of the year: Bloomingdale Police say …

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Opening a Can of … Well, You Know: This guy lost the Pepsi challenge, big time. Stephen Bumgardner, 53, of Freehold, reportedly decided it would be a good idea to lob a full can of soda at a uniformed Freehold Borough officer conducting an investigation at a local liquor store. The carbonated catapult cost Bumgardner $2,500 in bail and at stay at the Monmouth County Correctional …

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” You Don’t Say … : Richard Vincenzi, you have the right to remain silent. We recommend exercising that right next time cops confront you about allegedly harassing a bouncer in Morristown. Unfortunately for Vincenzi, 24, he took another route, telling police “I have a huge problem with authority.” That’s probably an understatement, considering Morristown Police had to resort to leg…

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” I’m Not Lovin’ It: Here’s hoping the Union County Bomb Squad’s equipment includes gas masks. The bomb squad rushed to Garwood recently for a gag-inducing suspicious package at a McDonald’s that sent foul odors far and wide. Instead of a bomb, responders found a duffel bag of rancid meat. Before you go making Mickey D’s jokes, this meat medley of chicken and a roast more closely …

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Stealing in the Name of “Science:” And the winner of Patch’s just-made-up Chutzpah of the Year Award goes to … Piscataway’s Angela Massey and Branden Smith! We bestow this prestigious award on the pair for their explanation for allegedly stealing a restaurant’s outdoor umbrella: It was part of a social experiment on “doing the right thing.” Shockingly, police didn’t take kindly …

Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Mr. Tebow, I Have the President on the Line for You: Tim Tebow, next time someone tells you President Obama is calling you, keep this story in mind. Hopatcong’s Jason Slater called police with his best Barack Obama impersonation and told them he was the president, requesting to speak to Tim Tebow, he of football kneeling fame. Police showed up at Slater’s mom’s house, where the …

  Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PD.” Hide and Seek: There have to be better hiding spots than a car trunk. Mount Arlington police approached the lone sedan in a parking lot near Fireman's Field late Tuesday night. A Pine Brook woman was found in the trunk. Lynn A. Wilson, 48, was charged with providing false information and creating a public alarm. A Herb Garden… of Sorts: It’s one thing to take pride in your …

  Each week, Patch combs through the more shocking, surprising and often absurd alleged criminal acts and police-related incidents that unfold throughout New Jersey. Here’s what went on this week for “OMGs from NJ PDs.” Prom Dress Theft Fabricator: Remember last week when we told you about the $20,000 in stolen prom dresses from a Wayne store? Yeah… turns out the owner made it all up, police say. That’s the beauty of people who do dumb things without stopping the security camera first. For her trouble, and her alleged lying, store owner Patricia Dowling has an upcoming court date to answer a …

There are a lot of tools you can use against repossession of your property: debt negotiation, a good lawyer ... ... an axe ... Wait, what? Bridgewater police say that's the tool one resident chose when her vehicle was being taken in mid-January. She's accused of attacking a tow truck with the axe, in an attempt to free her vehicle.  The woman was  processed for a charge of disorderly conduct, and her car was towed away. Each Monday, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs …

Ever use your phone in the bathroom? That's sort of icky. But don't worry too much—Montclair police say you've been out-icked. They arrested a 26-year-old man on invasion of privacy charges Tuesday after he allegedly left his phone—with its camera—tucked inside a tissue box in the women's bathroom of an A&P. A female employee noticed the tissue box, with a small hole in it, on the top of the toilet tank, police said.  OMG, that is I-C-K-Y.  Each Monday, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New…